'We Have A Plan In Place, Our Goal Is Silverware': Punjab Kings CEO Ahead Of The IPL Auction

Ahe of highly-anticipated auctions for upcoming season of Indian Premier League ( IPL ), Punjab Kings anunced batters Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh as ir player retentions for coming edition. Punjab Kings CEO Satish Men said y wanted to build ir core players at auction along with some from 2024 squ.  

"We have a plan in place for ding to core. You will see a lot more surprises as well. You will see core group forming and we are confident we will go all out and make a big play this season," he said.

Prabhsimran Singh has been with Punjab since 2019 and over past six years, wicketkeeper has scored 756 runs in 34 games at an aver of 22.24 and a strike rate of 146.23. Meanwhile, Shashank Singh emerged as one of key players for team last season, scoring an impressive 354 runs in 14 games at an aver of 44.25 and a strike rate of 164.65.

"We have seen Prabhsimran develop over last six years. He is a player that we have put a lot of faith in. We have seen him bloom. He played some fantastic innings last year. We believe he is on cusp of breaking into big leagues," Men said.

"As far as Shashank is concerned, he is kwn for his batting at multiple positions in order. He showed his mettle last season. He continues with same style and passion. That was one of big reasons why we retained him. He is a gun fielder. And se two players are best fits for us," he furr ded.

Earlier this year, Punjab Kings anunced Ricky Ponting as He Coach for coming season, and Satish Men hinted that Aussie legend will bring in new and fresh ideas at upcoming auctions. He furr ded that his side will eye trophy this season.

"This auction will be critical as we go re with maximum purse. We will build on what we have at moment. It will be an interesting auction, especially for us, as we also have a new coach in Ricky Ponting. He is one of sharpest minds in cricket. You will see us develop an extraordinary team. Our goal is to go for silverware this year - thing short of that," he signed off.